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"How is Shun?" I asked anxiously.
It had been a day, and Shun's already pale face looked even more haggard. Sha, Dong, and Shi took turns supplying him with Soul Energy, but there was still no improvement.
"This is deliberately targeting us; I'm afraid this injury—" Shi lowered his eyelids, a sense of sorrow washing over him.
Shun's Heart was damaged, and without the repair of Soul Energy, it would continue to crack. Even using Soul Energy for repair would lead to further cracks, an endless cycle of healing and breaking.
"It won't happen. Since Shun is injured because of me, I will definitely save him!"
"You? How will you save him?" Shi's cold expression and distant tone made my heart tremble.
"..." Indeed, I hadn't thought of a solution.
"Shi," Sha, who was treating Shun, suddenly spoke up.
"…I know. She is our master whom we follow," Shi said stiffly.
I slumped on the sofa, watching the night fall after sunset, feeling a wave of loneliness wash over me...
"I'll go out alone tonight," I said.
Shun needed someone to stay with him, and one person wouldn't be enough to distribute the Soul Energy.
"Miss, it's dangerous," Dong said stiffly.
I shook my head; I couldn't avoid going. We still didn't know what had injured Shun. All the clues to save him lay with that man in the black robe. He was targeting me; if I didn't show up to draw him out, Shun's injury would likely be beyond remedy.
This is the only hope.
"Shun, we need you here. I've already made my decision."
"How can we leave you alone in danger? Something has happened to Shun, and if anything happens to you as well, our mission will fail completely. What are we even talking about when it comes to saving the Three Realms?!" Zhi raised his head, looking at me with agitation.
Gentlemanly, wise, calm and composed, distant and indifferent—Zhi had always regarded those three as extremely important. Yet he had never lost his temper before; he was angry—at me...
"Zhi." Sha spoke again, his tone a bit heavier.
An awkward atmosphere filled the room, especially for me; I didn't know what to do.
"...Miss, I'll accompany you tonight," Zhi said.
I hesitated, wanting to refuse but unsure of what to say.
"Alright." With no choice, it seemed that whatever I did would be wrong.
Before we set out, Sha said something to me.
"Miss, trust Zhi."
How could I not trust him? My lack of trust was merely a reflection of myself.
...
I admit I was somewhat afraid of Zhi; he felt like a teacher who had overly high expectations of his students, which put a lot of pressure on me and made me hesitant to face him. Throughout the journey, I remained silent, following behind him quietly, with only the occasional sound of barking dogs breaking the silence.
"Blood, blood! Blood—!" The scream echoed ahead!
"Shh," I whispered.
"This is it," Shi said calmly, though I could sense a hint of tension in his voice.
"Blood, blood! Help!" A man was running towards us, getting closer!
In the moonlight, a middle-aged man was covered in blood, especially as more and more dripped from his face, leaving large drops on the ground.
No one could run like this while losing so much blood, and yet I couldn't see where his wounds were—
But the smell of blood was unmistakable, emanating from him.
Suddenly, the man fell and looked back in terror, struggling to crawl forward while crying out, "Don't kill me, please—help me!"
In a flash, I stood behind him, seemingly vanishing into thin air.
"Help—me—" The man reached out towards me, trying to grab my clothing.
Shi pulled me behind him without saying a word.
The man's hand fell limply in midair, as if he had fainted.
"It's okay," I whispered to Shi.
Shi's expression flickered with unease as he stepped aside to let me pass.
I smiled lightly; Shī is actually quite cute.
Shaking my head, no, this is not the time to think about that!
"Strange, where did this blood come from... It smells like fresh blood," I lowered my body and sniffed.
"Someone is coming," Shī suddenly said.
"Let's hide for a moment," I nodded.
...
"The cry for help was right here!"
"That's right, I heard it too!"
"Hurry, it's over here, again!"
"What’s going on? This is the fifth one; could it be—this place is really haunted?!"
"Get out of here, stop talking nonsense!"
"How am I talking nonsense?! Just look at it; there's blood everywhere but no wounds, and the person is unconscious and weak. Tell me, what else could it be if not a haunting?!"
"I... I can't argue with you! Come on, everyone lend a hand and let's get the Third Elder back."
"Sigh, he just wouldn't listen to me about avoiding this path. I warned everyone not to come here."
Rustling sounds indicated that there were at least five or six people approaching. They spoke among themselves as they carried the man away, appearing unfazed by the situation.
From their conversation, it was clear that something was indeed wrong here.
After they left, I returned to the spot where I had been and carefully examined the area.
"So this is a site slated for demolition," I remarked.
Most of the single-story houses had been torn down, leaving only a few half-destroyed structures standing.
Suddenly, a shadow darted out from one of the dilapidated buildings.
"What is that!" I shouted.
"Woof woof woof—"
I sighed in relief; it turned out to be just a small dog.
However, more barking followed, quickly turning into a cacophony.
"Miss, get out of the way!" Deathbringer shouted.
Instinctively, I dodged aside and saw a black claw swiftly reaching for me, accompanied by a chilling rush of wind.
Indeed, my speed was nowhere near what it used to be; my right arm was slashed deeply, blood oozing from the wound.
"Miss," Shi anxiously called out.
"...I'm fine." After a moment of hesitation, I said, "What is that? I couldn't see clearly."
"How could you be so careless? Fortunately, it's not serious," Shi said quietly while examining my arm. I could tell he was genuinely worried about me.
I looked at my bleeding arm and suddenly realized—
"Wait!" I exclaimed in surprise.
"What is it?" Shi looked up at me and asked.
"This blood isn't mine! How could I have this much blood?!" I'm currently in a spirit state; my real body isn't here...
Shi also sensed the strangeness of the situation and looked around.
At that moment, it felt as if Shi and I were surrounded by the eerie darkness of the night, just the two of us.
The sudden return of silence sent a chill down my spine.
"Not good, miss, run—!" Shi suddenly shouted, his voice hoarse and terrifying.
I felt a wave of cold wash over me; it seemed we were in big trouble this time!
"...Next time, it will be you who dies..." The voice of the figure in the black robe echoed in my ears.
More and more lights flickered in the darkness, glowing with an eerie green light. A wailing sound, sharp like a wolf's howl, slowly surrounded us.
Are these stray dogs?
That's right, all of them are dogs abandoned by their owner after the demolition here!
"These dogs have problems." I stepped back slowly, nervously watching them.
There were about fifty, all closing in on me.
"Miss, I'll hold them off for a while. You find a chance to leave quickly," Shi said, facing away from me and speaking softly.
"No, I can't leave you here by yourself."
"Enough! You're much more important than I am. I can't let anything happen to you!"
"Their target is me. I can't drag any of you down anymore!"
"Why are you so foolish? Can't you understand what I'm saying?!" Shi shouted anxiously, looking as if he was about to lose his temper.
"Shi, I really want to protect you all. I don't want any of you to get hurt, not even one..."
Shi's back stiffened. This was the first time I spoke to him in such a firm tone, responding to the expectation he had.
"Please give me a little more time to grow stronger!"
"Miss—"
...
"Defense, Golden Garment!"
More than fifty dogs rushed towards us, baring their fierce fangs. They resembled a pack of wolves more than they did dogs, lacking any trace of canine characteristics.
I didn't know how long I could hold my defense. My true self was a crane, and fighting had never been my strong suit. So—I would endure to the end; at least I could protect him until the last moment. The dawn would eventually come!
"Miss, you can't hold on much longer. Listen to me this once; I can hold them off. You should leave first," his voice was much gentler now, mixed with an urgency that brooked no refusal.
"I won't abandon you! Stop saying that! Instead of talking about this, we should think about how to safely get out of here."
It seemed he had compromised and stopped urging me to leave.
However—those dogs were biting even more ferociously, displaying an unyielding determination, their eyes filled with hatred as they stared at the two of us.
"Listen, I don't want to hurt you!" I shouted. "You are homeless because of humans; I understand that feeling of being abandoned. But that cannot be a reason for you to harm them. You must not forget who your master is and who truly cared for you!"
"Not anymore, Xi Meng. They have long been corrupted. Hahaha, you can go die!" It was him again, the voice of the man in the black robe.
"I can die; just let him go and allow him to leave!"
"Miss!" He tightened his grip on my left arm.
"…He would rather face death to ensure your escape. Why not leave?" the man in black asked.
"Because I, Xi Meng, protect everyone I care about!" I shouted from within the darkness.
The man in black seemed taken aback and laughed heartily, "Hahahaha! You think you're still that Xi Meng from before? Now you're weak and utterly defenseless!"
A gust of energy surged towards me, and I was suddenly knocked down to the ground.
"Miss!" Shishi held me tightly in his arms.
"Why, why, why! You always hypocritically say it's for others, but have you ever not hurt someone?!" the figure in black shouted.
"...Maybe I've hurt quite a few people, but right now, I just want to protect what I care about."
"Hahahahaha, Xi Meng, look who I am!" The figure in black appeared before us, throwing off his robe and glaring at me menacingly.
I was startled. "It's you!"
"That's right, because you were once someone with nothing."
"...Are you from Siyimo?"
"Exactly. My current mission is to eliminate you in the human realm."
"Very well, now your opportunity has come." I closed my eyes and recalled the moment when this boy lay on the ground in despair, staring at me without blinking.
That should be the first time I hurt someone.
"Killing you this way is too easy; the game isn't over yet. I want you to die more painfully, to watch everyone leave you one by one!"
In an instant, it felt as if the whole world had fallen silent...
"Miss, they have all disappeared," Shishi said.
I opened my eyes, my mind filled with that person's cursed voice, and an inexplicable fear began to creep into my heart.
"Miss, no matter what happens, I will never leave," said Shi. "And please, do not give up on us."
I smiled bitterly and did not respond. If that day truly comes, I will protect you all.
"Shi, let's take care of those stray dogs first. They must go to hell; only then can they be reborn."
"Respected God of Hell, the one hundredth generation Dream Soul Master, Xi Meng, is here to fulfill my duty today and send the Faceless Ghost to hell. The night sings, the moon dances, all things are no longer silent, light covers darkness, and dawn is approaching. Gates of Hell, open."
May your path to rebirth no longer be abandoned; choose your own destiny.
Looking at the frail, trembling puppies still in the dilapidated old house, I sighed.
How many more lives must perish to fulfill humanity's selfishness...
"Let's go back," I said. Tonight has truly been exhausting.
"Yes, Miss."
"By the way, Shi. I know how to treat Shun's injury now."
"Really?"
"Because I remembered who that man in the black robe is."
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